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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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EVER-SOLDIERING 11 October 2013 Lifting my face full into the wind and rain and cold air, I feel the chilling bite of life in its downside, but I will not succumb. Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
No. Never succumb. Rise to fight again. ~*~ Your past is just a story. Once you realize this, it has no power over you. ~*~ |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
great words of a courageous spirit ! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Jerry and EmmaRose, though guess why I had to write it (blush, blush)? Owl |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Stoically said, a fine poem in the face of difficult times..thank you for sharing.. Goldenrose Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous - George - Bernard Shaw. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
succinctly powerful! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Goldenrose. Yes, I draw from my reserves of stoicism when fortitude is needed and as a healthy balance to my over-abundant supply of emotions. Thank you, Bruce, it had to be, to serve its purpose, to counteract the effects of the sword, for the sword is, indeed, not mightier than the pen. Owl |
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Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
Very uplifting, Owl! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Galina. Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I will remember this when I'm feeling down. Trying to catch up with the new poems. I have been sick with bronchitis for about 3 weeks and haven't been on the sight much. Ida |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Succumbing would be giving up . . . who wants to do that. Proud of you. j. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello diana, you tell so much with few words, i love the title, i love the poem, it is so like you, yann |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Ida. I am glad it will help you when you are down. I am very sorry to hear that you have had bronchitis. I wish I could cut off huge chunks of my health and give it to you – or even all of it – I am certain my inexplicable health would just grow back in the wink of an eye. Thank you, Jimmy. It isn’t always easy – or rather, it isn’t ever easy, but writing poems like this helps one to keep on track. Thank you, Yann. I am very touched indeed by your kind words. Owl |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
like the positiveness in your lines.Enjoyed. "The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts" |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Prasad. Owl |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
sigh, I think I have ...succumbed that is, good to know you haven't...you won't |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Sorry to hear that, luminosity. Owl |
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